Patient characteristics
| Patient Characteristics | No. (%) |
|---|---|
| Sex | Female: 35 (59%) Male: 24 (41%) |
| Age (yr) | Median, 47; IQR, 37–59; range, 24–84 |
| Weight (kg) | Median, 76; IQR, 70–87; range, 50–159 |
| Presenting symptom | Back pain: 57 (97%) |
Lower-limb weakness: 30 (51%)
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| Sensory disturbance: 32 (54%) | |
| Bowel or bladder dysfunction: 20 (34%) | |
| Referral query | Suspected CES: 41 (69%) Non-CES suspected neural compression: 18 (31%) |